Tennisletics Blog

What is tennis elbow and how can it be prevented

Tennis elbow, or to give it its medical name lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow due to overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm. As the name suggests it is a condition that is common in tennis players due to the increased strain put on the elbow joint and forearm when returning shots.

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Tennis footwork drills

As part of our focus on ensuring a healthy body for tennis, we have devised ‘snack-sized’ workouts, each with 3-7 drills, that can be done anywhere in just seven minutes or repeated or combined for a longer overall workout. There are no longer any excuses for introducing a fitness regime into your tennis training.

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Powerful strokes for tennis

Tennis players need to be well-rounded athletes able to play for 3 hours or more, with high levels of speed, agility, balance, and power. Pound-for-pound, elite tennis players have some of the highest levels of conditioning with powerful legs, strong core, and toned upper body.

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How different types of court impact a tennis match

Tennis tournaments across the world are played on a range of different surfaces, each of which has its own characteristics that impact the match in a different way. The four most common types of tennis court are hard courts, clay, grass, and carpet (or synthetic turf).

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Biggest tennis tournaments

The professional tennis schedule is more packed than ever. For tennis fans, there are tournaments of all levels taking place every month. Every tennis fan dreams of attending the biggest tournaments and watching their idols compete at the highest level. We’ve pulled together a list of the best major tennis tournaments that every fan needs to put on their bucket list.

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